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    Range report on M39 @ 100 yds.

    I'm 62 and a little shaky so I shoot off the bench (gave up 50 yd. free pistol shooting a while ago - got too discouraging). I have only a 100 yard range. This is a five shot group w/a 1943 M 39 SK.Y. I shoot .308 bullets in it, have tried .311 but these work as well & I have a lot of them.
    My only additional shooting aid is a stick-on pinhole disc on my shooting glasses, it increases my range of focal depth. I can't do this every time, but in general this is one of my most accurate Finns. I've never taken it apart - been afraid of screwing up the bedding.
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    Hi kari,

    that is an really nice shooting ! Interesting the range of diameters for the M39.
    Now i know it from your .308 up to .312. I like the finn`s more than the russians.

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    Kari: I am really embarrased now, That is a better group than I can get with my Garandicon from any bench. thanks

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    Nice shooting. I'll have to try the .308's. Tried some surplus 147gr pulled bullets that are .310, 50gr A4350, col 3.000. Not quite as good as your group.

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    I've thought about trying a disc on glasses as my eyes are getting older.

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    If seeing the front sight is difficult try using a pair of reading glasses. Go to a drug store, etc., that sells reading glasses and pick a pair that will allow you to clearly see your front sight. I have found that a 1x pair allows me to shoot both revolvers/pistols and my beloved 1903/1903-A3 rifles with very good accuracy. Maybe this might help someone else. Sincerely. BruceV.

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